
Mount Baker real estate.
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
- Median sale price
- $799K
- Days on market
- 37
- Active listings
- 201
Live NWMLS data · zip 98144 · May 2026

About Mount Baker
Mount Baker sits on the ridge above Lake Washington in South Seattle, one of the city's oldest planned residential developments — known for grand historic Craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial Revival homes on generous lots. Boulevards designed by the Olmsted Brothers run through the neighborhood.
Buyers come for the architectural character, ridge-line views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, and pricing meaningfully below comparable North Seattle view neighborhoods. Mount Baker Link station provides direct downtown access.
Median Sale Price
$799K
$507/sqft · 37 days on market
201 active listings · updated May 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School
Commute
Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.
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Live NWMLS listings in Mount Baker (zip 98144), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$830,000
MLS# 25290341012 S 20th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98144
4 bd1.5 ba1,850 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
ActiveNew today$635,000
MLS# 2530188800 23rd Avenue S #a
Seattle, WA 98144
2 bd0.5 ba1,254 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
ActiveNew today$1,795
MLS# 25316213026 Beacon Avenue S #401
Seattle, WA 98144
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
ActiveNew today$660,000
MLS# 25292581318 S Atlantic Street
Seattle, WA 98144
2 bd0.5 ba1,090 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
ActiveNew today$780,000
MLS# 25313501529 Sturgus Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd2 ba1,900 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Eastside
ActiveNew today$695,000
MLS# 25300573619 Courtland Pl S #c
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd1 ba1,550 sqftListing courtesy of Fathom Realty WA LLC
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Mount Baker real estate
- What is the median sale price in Mount Baker?
- The current median sale price in the Mount Baker zip code is $799K ($507 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Mount Baker run Single-family $900K–$1.6M, view homes $1.6M–$2.8M, restored estates and lakefront $3M–$6M+.
- How competitive is the Mount Baker real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Mount Baker is currently 37 days, with 201 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Mount Baker?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Mount Baker?
- Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Mount Baker?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Mount Baker and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
Nearby Seattle neighborhoods
Considering Mount Baker? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Columbia City
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
Leschi
Lakefront residential neighborhood with a small business district.
Judkins
South-of-Central residential neighborhood along the Light Rail.
Beacon Hill
Diverse Light Rail-served neighborhood with skyline and mountain views.
Lakewood
South Seattle pocket near Seward Park.